Thanks Sherman (glad you are in Malaysia) for those meditations. My response at the end. Jeremiah 17.5-10 We have heard it said many times, change is the only constant thing in life; and this is true without a doubt. We live in a finite world of material compositions; finite and material beings are susceptible to…
Month: March 2006
Lent 15.1: ON SERVANTHOOD
Matthew 20.17-28 Servanthood is not a virtue in the present world order. It is a sign of inferiority and incapability. Hence, everyone desires to be a leader. And since people cannot all be leaders in the same field at any one time, everyone tries to find a niche for himself/herself so as to be recognised…
Reminded rather than changed
“In prayer we are reminded rather than changed. Prayer helps us to realise what we already know. The Holy Spirit is not an alien invader, but the one who enables us to be ourselves. On Whit Sunday, Peter and the apostles had the same personalities as before Pentecost, but they had the courage to be…
Random Thoughts while chatting
I was reminded by my good friend Sherman that often the answers we get are from the questions we ask. It’s plain simple but nice to be reminded of that. BTW, it was amazing to see how his blog died and rose again! It’s nice to send the “Family” category in this blog to friends…
When I say …
I heard this in a sermon two weeks ago, and stumbled on it through angela (thanks!) WHEN I SAY… When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’” I’m whispering “I was lost” Now I’m found and forgiven. When I say… “I am a Christian” I don’t speak of this with…
Lent 14.1: ON SIGNIFICANCE
Thanks to Sherman for these mediations. My response in bold Isaiah 1.10, 16-20 We live in a world of stars and celebrities. And perhaps there is something within each person that reaches out to the stars in response to a deep longing within ourselves for significance. After all, it is a world that has eyes…
Favorite Ball
How young does a child decide what is their favorite toy? or favorite color? My Mom thinks Elysia has a favorite green/white ball 🙂 She’s growing fast and bring us lots of joy these days! Now She’s one year plus!
Lent 13.1: ON MERCY
Luke 6.36-38 It has been said and heard over and over again, “Do not judge” (Lk 6.37). It is important that we understand why God desires for us to not flippantly judge others and keep records of our neighbours’ imperfections. God has established a covenant of love with His people (Dan 9.4). This covenant extends…
Lent 12.1: ON OFFERING
The meditations starting from today were contributed by my “emerging” (I’m using this as a descriptive way more than a brand name way *grin*) young Malaysian theologian Sherman Kuek. This series of Lent meditations have been part of our joint project together in the Nails & Thorns Booklet (pdf). I decided to post his meditations…
Prayer Regarding Critics and Enemies
“Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven me into your embrace more than friends have. Friends have bound me to earth; enemies have loosed me from earth and have demolished all my aspirations in the world. Enemies have made me a stranger in worldly realms…